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Gyms in Delaware

How many gyms exist per person present (residents + daytime workers) across the 3 Delaware counties we cover, by ZIP code, compared with the U.S. average. Data: Census ZBP 2023 + ACS 2024 + BLS QCEW.

Includes: Gyms & fitness centers · CrossFit boxes · Boxing, martial arts & dance studios · Recreational sports centers. Counted together because official statistics use one 713940 code.

State verdict (covered counties): Above the U.S. rate — 121% of the U.S. rate

Counties covered

in Delaware

Gyms

153

establishments (2023)

Per 10,000 present

1.2

residents + 0.5×workers

U.S. average

1.0

per 10,000 present

State index

121%

vs. U.S.

Residents

1,021,605

in covered counties

Workers

425,758

jobs in covered counties

Coverage. This page aggregates only the 3 Delaware counties BizGapMap covers — not the whole state. Counts and the index reflect those counties. The aggregate index uses only ZIP cells Census published, so it is a lower bound. Density is a supply-side signal: it counts existing gyms and the people present, not foot traffic, income, rent, or whether locals want more.

Counties in Delaware

City	County	Gyms	Residents	Workers	Per 10k	Index	Verdict
Wilmington	New Castle County	109–151	573,431	285,874	1.5	148–178%	Range spans bands
Dover	Kent County	20–50	181,133	54,105	1.0	94–225%	Range spans bands
Lewes	Sussex County	24–60	267,041	85,779	0.8	75–182%	Range spans bands

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Lowest vs. highest measured density

Fewest competitors per capita

Wilmington

148%

Dover

94%

Lewes

75%

Most competitors per capita

Lewes

75%

Dover

94%

Wilmington

148%

Low measured density is not evidence of opportunity. A county with few gyms may simply lack foot traffic, retail space, or demand. Use the ranking to find where to look, then verify locally.

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